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Job Summary

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Duties & Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Implementation Unit Director and direct supervision of the Project Manager of EDP2A project, the Dairy Processing and Marketing Specialist will work in collaboration with the project team and the selected processing company. The duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:


Assist the Project Manager in relation to all project management activities and especially with regards to dairy processing and marketing aspects;


In consultation with the International Dairy and Marketing Specialist, conduct need assessments of the selected milk processing company and assist the company’s management team in making a business plan for dairy processing and marketing;


Provide technical advice to the project team in preparing a marketing strategy and a plan for product diversification. This task includes the conduct of a general search regarding the imported products and devising a plan on how the processing company’s products could be expanded to allow for import substitution;


Provide technical support to project team in relation to the conduct of market surveys and any other surveys required for the assessment of dairy businesses in Afghanistan;


Undertake analysis related to the project such as market demand analysis, financial analysis and economic analysis of the dairy sector as a whole in Afghanistan;


Develop training material and conduct technical training for the local staff of the project and staff of the processing company;


Conduct the inspection of the related dairies and dairy farms to determine conformance with sanitary standards; inspect sanitary conditions of buildings, equipment and personnel in milk processing plants and determine compliance with the standard dairy regulations;


Observe general health of dairy animals; instruct personnel in general sanitation and care and maintenance of dairy equipment;


Advice dairy personnel concerning milk regulations and methods of maintaining a safe milk supply;


Collect samples of milk and milk by-products for analysis; and conduct appropriate tests;


Train the MCC operators on milk collection, milk testing and the subsequent transportation of milk;


Inspect dairy installations for rodent and insect infestation and instruct in methods of control;


Maintain records of investigations, inspections and research results, prepare reports and correspondence;


Provide technical support to the EDP2A team and the selected company. Coach, mentor, advice, and train staff involved in the collection, processing and marketing of the dairy products;


Learn best practices of the dairy processing industry from the international dairy and marketing specialist and ensure these practices are adopted by the selected company.


Any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager or Implementation Unit Director.

Job Requirements

Necessary Knowledge and Skill:

Knowledge of principles, practices and equipment used in the production, handling and processing of milk and various dairy products; methods and techniques for interviewing, investigating, and conducting inspections to resolve sanitation problems.
Intensive laboratory and research principles and practices in evaluating dairy conditions and products and hands on experience in proper milk testing, milk production and milk processing (pasteurization, sterilization, etc) and proper sampling procedures for laboratory analysis and field test procedures.
Skill/Ability to conduct investigations and inspections, and take appropriate corrective action; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; help establish and maintain accurate records; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances; write clear, concise and correct reports; coordinate work with others; establish priorities and meet deadlines; perform technical research and testing, and analyze test results and inspection reports accurately, draw valid conclusions, make recommendations and take effective action; give and follow complex verbal and written instructions; instruct in the methods and procedures of sanitary inspection and correction of unsanitary conditions; adjust to changes in workload.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Dairy Sciences, Food Science, Animal Science or any other relevant discipline/ field of study.

At least 4 years of experience in a dairy sector/ dairy value chain. The candidate is expected to have hands on experience with respect to milk production, milk processing and marketing and milk products diversification.

The specialist must be willing and able to move to the project site as and when needed.

Note: Only applicants who meet these requirements need apply.


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Submission Guideline

You can apply for this post in two ways:
1. By Electronic submission:

Ideally, you should apply electronically by sending your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position to:
jobs@cardf.gov.af
PLEASE SPECIFY THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL.
2. By Hard Copy

Alternatively, you may submit a hard copy of your application – your CV and a one-page covering letter. – in an envelope marked “Confidential”. Please note clearly on the envelope the position for which you are applying. The envelope should be addressed to:

Noorullah Aria
CARD-F Human Resources Manager
Address: CARD-F Office
Jamal Meena, Kart-e-Sakhi square, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL)
Kabul-Afghanistan
PLEASE NOTE:
1. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

2. ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Agriculture

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